ET Consultant - Assistant Project Manager Real Estate

Job Posting Organization:
The World Bank Group is a prominent global partnership consisting of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty and promoting shared prosperity. Established with 189 member countries and over 120 offices worldwide, the organization plays a crucial role in providing funding and knowledge to developing nations. The World Bank Group collaborates with both public and private sector partners to invest in innovative projects, utilizing data, research, and technology to address urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org.

Job Overview:
The Assistant Project Manager position within the Global Corporate Solutions and Corporate Real Estate division of the World Bank is primarily focused on supporting the execution of facilities-related projects necessary for maintaining the organization's buildings. Reporting to the Senior Program Manager for Project Management Services, the role involves assisting in various project management tasks, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. The position is structured as a one-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for up to three years, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a sustainable and functional real estate environment that aligns with the World Bank Group's mission to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Project Manager include providing support to the Project Management team on small to medium-sized interior and repair projects, which can range from $5,000 to $500,00

• The role requires operational and procedural support to ensure that projects and service work order requests are executed according to established procedures and schedules. The Assistant Project Manager will determine the scope of projects, mobilize required resources, and coordinate with various internal units and key stakeholders, such as Corporate security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">Security and Health Services, to maintain building operations. Additionally, the role involves developing project-specific proposals, assisting with project programming, coordinating with Building Managers and Project Managers, ensuring proper design and execution of projects, and overseeing post-occupancy activities. The Assistant Project Manager will also be responsible for reviewing vendor invoices and ensuring timely project completion and occupancy.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field, along with at least two years of work experience in architecture, engineering, facilities management, or the real estate field. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, AutoCAD, and CAFM software is required. A detailed understanding of local building codes, ADA regulations, and facility management principles is essential. Candidates should demonstrate excellent organizational skills, project documentation experience, and the ability to read architectural drawings and conduct field verifications. Strong time management skills, problem-solving abilities, and a commitment to integrity and accountability are also necessary for this role.

Educational Background:
A Bachelor's degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or a related field is required for this position. This educational background provides the foundational knowledge necessary for understanding the complexities of project management within the real estate sector, particularly in relation to building codes, design principles, and facility management.

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of two years of relevant work experience in architecture, engineering, facilities management, or the real estate field. This experience should encompass project management responsibilities, including the execution of construction or renovation projects, as well as familiarity with the operational aspects of managing facilities.

Languages:
The mandatory language for this position is English. Proficiency in additional languages may be considered a plus, although not explicitly required for the role.

Additional Notes:
This position is a one-year appointment, renewable at the discretion of the World Bank Group, with a maximum lifetime appointment of three years. The recruitment is classified as local, indicating that candidates should ideally be residents of the Washington, DC area. The role is full-time, and the selected candidate will be expected to adhere to the World Bank Group's core competencies and cultural attributes, which emphasize urgency, thoughtful risk-taking, and accountability.